Garmin Nuvi 880

The Garmin Nuvi 880 is a widescreen GPS navigator that not only gives voice directions, it recognizes voice commands as well providing hands-free calling via Bluetooth. MSN Direct capability enables you to get up to date information such as weather, traffic, local gas prices, movie listings, stock information and local events while in your car. You can even plan trips on your computer using Windows Live Local and send them wirelessly to your Nuvi 880. It also comes preloaded with City Navigator NT street maps as well as millions of points of interest (POIs) such as fuel stations, ATMs, hotels, and restaurants. Other features include "Where Am I?" which can find the closest fuel stations, police stations, hospitals, addresses and intersections, 2-D or 3-D maps, customizable points of interest (POI's), 10 user programmable routes, MP3/audio book player, JPEG picture viewer and more.

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Garmin Nuvi 880
MSRP $1,000.00
Release date May, 2006
Brand Garmin
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Pros:
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wireless remote makes activating the unit simple
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voice prompts and commands make interface hands-free and easy while driving
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firmware can (and should) be updated
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multiple destinations
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highly configurable route management/calculation
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Cons:
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voice commands require use of the remote first
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very expensive
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MSN Direct pay service is useless
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Features

  • MicroSD card slot
  • Voice prompts and voice recognition
  • 3-D map view
  • Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route)
  • Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
  • Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
  • Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
  • Hands-free calling with Bluetooth
  • FM traffic compatible
  • MSN Direct for U.S. compatible
  • Garmin Locate (marks position when removed from windshield mount)
  • Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos)
  • MP3/Audio book player
  • World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator
  • Touchscreen and Qwerty/ABC keyboard
  • Remote control
  • Headphone jack/line out
  • USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later

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Garmin Nuvi 880

• Garmin nuvi 880 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

• nuvi 880 GPS

UPC: 753759076870

EAN: 753759076870

MPN: 010-00577-12

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Pros

  • wireless remote makes activating the unit simple
  • voice prompts and commands make interface hands-free and easy while driving
  • firmware can (and should) be updated
  • multiple destinations
  • highly configurable route management/calculation

Cons

  • voice commands require use of the remote first
  • very expensive
  • MSN Direct pay service is useless

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